Eclipse Skin.

Chapter 29

Nova Lux's POV.

I'm stuffed.

After spending just under two hours with the Itsuki family, it's no wonder Sora is such an affectionate person.

He is surrounded by so much love and warmth that I almost feel jealous.

My mother really tried for me growing up.

But there was a certain amount of love she couldn't give me growing up, and I only understood as a teenager that it was because she had never experienced it for herself.

It caused a slight rift between us until very recently and although we have tried to mend our relationship, it's never really the been the same.

I was a kid when she and my father got divorced because as much as they loved each other, they just couldn't get along. It was always one thing or the other.

Seeing a family like Sora's was so refreshing.

I don't doubt that they have their issues, but the love they have for each other just seems stronger.

It makes me wistful.

Almost jealous even.

But I push the feeling to the side.

I am with Sora in his dressing room, waiting for him to finish changing.

He has warmed up already and done his promo shots for the gym.

I stayed far out of the view of the camera, even though Sora wants to show the whole world we are together...

Another time.

He comes out of the bathroom, and for the first time today, he looks terrified.

I smile at him and that makes him ease up a little bit.

"You've got this" I tell him, not even addressing his fear.

"Yes baby I do. You're gonna be with me every step of the way right?" he asks me.

"Yes baby love. I will be with you at every step of the way"I tell him confidently.

I stroke his face, and he melts against my touch immediately.

I almost grin at him.

Such a simple, yet complex man.

I drag my nails lightly down the back of his head and his eyes roll back a little.

I give him a peck on the lips.

"Hang in there for me okay?" I ask him.

My voice is soft and it almost reveals how worried for him I actually am.

It's been a while since he has been in the cage and I'm worried about him, not just as a trainer, but now as his girlfriend too.

He means a lot to me.

There's a knock on the door and his name is called loudly!

It's time.

He responds back, then turns to me once again, kissing my forehead.

"Thank you for everything, Nova. I mean it" he says.

I nod, choking back tears.

He smiles and faces the door.

The stagehand opens the door for him and leads him out.

I take a second to breathe and recollect myself, before I leave the room.

I leave, making sure the door is locked behind me and I walk slowly to my seat.

Thoughts I never usually have before any kind of performance or match, cross my mind.